Zion Williamson is healthy and back, coming off a career-high 43-point performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves. A four-game win streak has catapulted the Pelicans to first in the top-heavy Western Conference, where they are tied with the Denver Nuggets. A loss would drop them to the second seed, while a win would solidify their first place spot.
Williamson gets the majority of the spotlight; and for good reason. He’s a 280+ pound human highlight reel that nobody in the NBA can truly match up against. He’s come as advertised this season, averaging nearly 26 points per game on 60 percent shooting from the field.